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Intel i5-2500T vs i5-2390T

The Intel Core i5-2390T @ 2.70GHz is newer than Intel Core i5-2500T @ 2.30GHz, while Intel Core i5-2500T @ 2.30GHz is around 15% faster in multi-threaded (CPU Mark) testing but the CPUs have comparable single-thread rating. However, Intel Core i5-2500T @ 2.30GHz uses around 25% more power. All the CPUs in this comparison belong in the Desktop CPU Class.The values below were tabulated from a combined 167 benchmarks submitted from our PerformanceTest software and results and are updated daily to include new submissions.

  • The first section will show basic information for each CPU selected.
  • The additional graphs shows the CPU Mark and Single Thread values of each CPU selected.
  • An accompany graph, if price data is available, will shows the value for money, in terms of the CPU Mark/Thread Rating per dollar.
  • The last section will show approximate yearly running costs for the CPUs.

×Intel Core i5-2500T @ 2.30GHz×Intel Core i5-2390T @ 2.70GHz+ ADD
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Socket TypeLGA1155LGA1155
CPU ClassDesktopDesktop
Clockspeed2.3 GHz2.7 GHz
Turbo SpeedUp to 3.3 GHzUp to 3.5 GHz
# of Physical Cores4 (Threads: 4)2 (Threads: 4)
CacheL1: 256KB, L2: 1.0MB, L3: 6MBL1: 128KB, L2: 0.5MB, L3: 3MB
TDP45W35W
Yearly Running Cost$8.21$6.39
Other
First Seen on ChartQ2 2011Q3 2011
# of Samples36131
CPU Value32.525.0
Single Thread Rating(% diff. to max in group)1485(-2.1%)1516(0.0%)
CPU Mark(% diff. to max in group)2929(0.0%)2493(-14.9%)
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CPU Mark Rating
As of 7th of April 2025 - Higher results represent better performance
Intel Core i5-2500T @ 2.30GHz
2,929
Intel Core i5-2390T @ 2.70GHz
2,493
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CPU Value (CPU Mark / $Price)
As of 7th of April 2025 - Higher results represent better value
Intel Core i5-2500T @ 2.30GHz
32.5
Intel Core i5-2390T @ 2.70GHz
25.0
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CPU Single Thread Rating
As of 7th of April 2025 - Higher results represent better performance
Intel Core i5-2500T @ 2.30GHz
1,485
Intel Core i5-2390T @ 2.70GHz
1,516
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Estimated Energy Usage Cost
Estimated Energy Adjustable Values
Average hours of use per day Average CPU Utilization (0-100%)1 Power cost, $ per kWh2
8
25
1Average user usage is typically low and can vary from task to task. An estimate load 25% is nominal.
2Typical power costs vary around the world. Check your last power bill for details. Values of $0.15 to $0.45 per kWh are typical.
Intel Core i5-2500T @ 2.30GHz Intel Core i5-2390T @ 2.70GHz
Max TDP45W35W
Power consumption per day (kWh)0.090.07
Running cost per day$0.022$0.018
Power consumption per year (kWh)32.925.6
Running cost per year$8.21$6.39
Shown CPU power usage is based on linear interpolation of Max TDP (i.e. max load). Actual CPU power profile may vary.